An opportunity exists to join a dedicated and enthusiastic POCT team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, working in conjunction with colleagues on the Bedford site. POCT at Bedfordshire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides one of only a few UKAS accredited POCT services within the country. The POCT repertoire covers Haematology, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will spend time moving around the hospital site carrying out hospital staff training, equipment maintenance and ensuring the service provided both to the patient and by the POC team is of a high quality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science subject A level GCE
Desirable
- Additional training qualifications in science based subject
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Pathology laboratory environment.
- Evidence of ability to loan work
Desirable
- Knowledge of POCT equipment
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly to other hospital staff
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of training experience
- Flexibility to service needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
